In this episode, we’ll be diving into the role of Building Designer. Aaron Wailes is a Brisbane-based licensed Building Designer, with over 15 years industry experience.   

Now, Aaron is a friend and colleague I’ve known for many, many years.  

Aaron and I first met at Mirvac over a decade ago. When 5 colleagues and I set up our architectural practice, DC8 Studio, Aaron was our first crew member.   

And, Aaron and I have continued to partner each other to deliver projects in our respective businesses. In fact, if you’ve checked out the Project Diary on the UA blog, where we’re following the renovation of a Queenslander cottage, you’ll see Aaron was responsible for the documentation and on site management of the project.  

Aaron set up AWBD – or Aaron Wailes Building Design in 2009. He and his wife had been living and working overseas in the United Kingdom for some time, and they returned to Brisbane to set up AWBD Design Consultants. 

Aaron is incredibly passionate about good design. He’s worked across many different project types, from retirement living, housing developments, apartments and office buildings … both here in Australia, Europe and the Middle East. 

One of the things I love about how Aaron works is the way his practical construction knowledge gets brought together with his design skills. When you work with a designer, you want them mentally building whilst they design. So, what I mean by this, is that as they’re drawing lines in a design concept, they’re also thinking about the constructability, the structural design … how all these things come together to meet your brief and your budget. Aaron works in this way with his clients to help deliver them great results.  

Aaron is also a gun on Revit, which is a 3D computer documentation tool. So, Aaron will ‘build’ the project inside the computer, before it gets built on site. It’s a great way to uncover and anticipate any issues at the drawing stage – which in turn manages your risk on site during construction. And whenever a designer works with you in 3D, it helps you see the solution before the solution is built, and have that design vision communicated to you. 

It’s great to sit down with Aaron to talk about the role of the building designer, and his tips on how to find one, how they’ll help and the way to get the best in working with one.  

This is about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using a building designer for your renovation or building project.  

Listen to the podcast now. 

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In this episode, we&rsquo;ll be diving into the role of Building Designer. Aaron&nbsp;Wailes&nbsp;is a Brisbane-based licensed Building Designer, with over 15 years industry experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Now, Aaron&nbsp;is&nbsp;a friend and colleague I&rsquo;ve known for many, many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Aaron and I first met at&nbsp;Mirvac&nbsp;over a decade ago. When 5 colleagues and I set up our architectural practice, DC8 Studio, Aaron was our first&nbsp;crew member.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
And, Aaron and I have continued to partner each other to deliver projects in our respective businesses. In fact, if you&rsquo;ve checked out the Project Diary on the UA blog, where we&rsquo;re following the renovation of a Queenslander cottage, you&rsquo;ll see Aaron was responsible for the documentation and on site management of the project.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Aaron set up AWBD &ndash; or Aaron&nbsp;Wailes&nbsp;Building Design in 2009. He and his wife had been&nbsp;living and working&nbsp;overseas in the United Kingdom for some time, and they returned to Brisbane to set up AWBD Design Consultants.&nbsp;
Aaron is incredibly passionate about good design. He&rsquo;s worked across many different project types, from retirement living, housing developments, apartments and office buildings &hellip; both here in Australia, Europe and the Middle East.&nbsp;
One of the things I love about how Aaron works is the way his practical construction knowledge gets brought together with his design skills. When you work with a designer, you want them mentally building whilst they design.&nbsp;So, what I mean by this, is that as they&rsquo;re drawing lines in a design concept, they&rsquo;re also thinking about the constructability, the structural design &hellip; how all these things come together to meet your brief and your budget.&nbsp;Aaron works in this way with his clients to help deliver them great results.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Aaron is also a gun on Revit, which is a 3D computer documentation tool. So, Aaron will &lsquo;build&rsquo; the project inside the computer, before it gets built on site. It&rsquo;s a great way to uncover and anticipate any issues at the drawing stage &ndash; which in turn manages your risk on site during construction. And whenever a designer works with you in 3D, it helps you see the solution before the solution is built, and have that design vision communicated to you.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s great to sit down with Aaron to talk about the role of the building designer, and his tips on how to find one, how they&rsquo;ll help and the way to get the best in working with one.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using a building designer for your renovation or building project.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Listen to the podcast&nbsp;now.&nbsp;
Our &ldquo;Get it Right&rdquo; podcast partner for Season 4 is COLORBOND&reg; steel and their Matt range.&nbsp;
COLORBOND&reg; steel Matt is a great choice for creating a stunning, sophisticated and subtle look for your home. With a beautiful and neutral look, it has an elegance I know you&rsquo;ll love, and diffuses light for a soft, natural, textured finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And not only does COLORBOND&reg; steel Matt look gorgeous &hellip; It&rsquo;s also durable, strong, 100% recyclable, high tech, tested and designed for the Australian climate, a choice for bushfire zones, able to give your home a contemporary and sophisticated feel, AND has 50 years of history behind it as a brand.&nbsp;
Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.colorbond.com/undercoverarchitect">www.colorbond.com/undercoverarchitect</a>&nbsp;for more info&nbsp;&nbsp;
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If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

In this episode Amelia chats to Aaron Wailes about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using a building designer for your renovation or building project.

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